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Warwickshire 11+: format, schools and practice papers
A plain summary of how the Warwickshire 11+ works and how to prepare for it. Each detail says whether it is published by the organisers, reported by other sources, or not published at all. We last checked these details in November 2026.
What the test involves
Subjects: maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.
- Reported
- The test is run by Warwickshire County Council and is reported to be shared with the Birmingham grammar schools. Two multiple-choice papers of about 50 to 60 minutes cover English, verbal reasoning, maths and non-verbal reasoning, with a separate answer sheet and no marks lost for wrong answers.
- Reported
- No weighting between sections and no qualifying score have been published. Each school sets its own admission rules; passing the test does not guarantee a place.
- Reported
- The council says registration opens on 7 May each year for children in Year 5 and closes on 30 June, through its Parent Portal. For 2027 entry the test was sat on 12 or 13 September 2026, and dates for 2028 entry are expected to follow the same pattern.
- Not published
- The number of questions in each section (English 25, verbal reasoning 30, maths 25, non-verbal 20), about 50 minutes per paper, which sections go in which paper, and five answer options per question. These are not published.
- Not published
- An older county booklet (2018 entry) showed some maths answers written in boxes; current sources describe all questions as multiple choice, so we treat the test as multiple choice throughout.
Schools that use this test
- Alcester Grammar School, Alcester
- King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Lawrence Sheriff School, Rugby
- Rugby High School, Rugby
- Stratford Girls’ Grammar School, Stratford-upon-Avon
How to prepare
- Practise filling in a separate answer sheet, so marking the right box becomes automatic and no time is lost on test day.
- Learn the verbal reasoning question types one at a time, then mix them. Vocabulary grows fastest through wide reading.
- For non-verbal reasoning, check one feature at a time (shape, number, shading, size, position, direction) and rule options out.
- Sit full mock tests under timed conditions only every week or two, and spend the time in between on the question types that cost marks.
Practice papers for the Warwickshire 11+
Every question is original, written to the same types and level as the published format. Each option has a free sample, so you can check it suits your child first.
Four full mock tests based on the published two-paper format, with answer sheets, explanations and a parent guide.
Four more full mock tests in the same format as Set 1, with new questions throughout, answer sheets, answers and the parent guide.
A revision handbook for the Warwickshire 11+: 86 lessons teaching the methods for maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, with worked examples, practice questions, must-know lists and a 12-week plan.
Everything for this test in one download: Set 1 and Set 2 (eight full mock tests) and the revision handbook. £39.97 if bought separately.
Questions parents ask
What does the Warwickshire 11+ test?
It covers maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. The test is run by Warwickshire County Council and is reported to be shared with the Birmingham grammar schools. Two multiple-choice papers of about 50 to 60 minutes cover English, verbal reasoning, maths and non-verbal reasoning, with a separate answer sheet and no marks lost for wrong answers.
Are these the real Warwickshire 11+ papers?
No. Real past papers are not usually published. Our papers are original and set out like the published format, so children know what to expect.
Where do I check dates and registration?
Always check with Warwickshire County Council’s 11+ pages and each school’s admissions page. Dates and arrangements change from year to year.
Helpful guides
- When should my child start preparing for the 11+?
- What is verbal reasoning in the 11+?
- How to use 11+ mock tests well
- A balanced Year 5 summer 11+ revision plan
- 11+ test day checklist for parents
No practice material can promise a pass or a place. Places depend on scores, the school's rules and often distance.